FERTILITY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM

Background

Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine have provided natural treatment for infertility related to hormonal and physiological imbalances for thousands of years.

Acupuncture stimulates the hypothalamus in the brain to release endorphins, epinephrine, corticoids and substance P to promote body endurance and blood circulation. Acupuncture has also been shown to enhance hormone production, regulate menstrual cycles, promote follicle maturation, protect the embryo, reduce stress, and strengthen the immune system. In addition, acupuncture works in tandem with traditional (Western) treatment. Studies, for example, show that acupuncture treatment before and after In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) procedures improves the pregnancy success rate. The rate moves even higher if the patient combines Chinese Herbal Medicine treatment with the IVF procedures.

Recently, Western science has accepted acupuncture as a valid treatment. Significantly, Cornell University's Weill Medical College found “there is sufficient evidence of acupuncture's value to expand its uses into conventional medicine and treatment of female infertility.”

Chinese Herbal Medicine is based on each patient's condition. For women, it is individually designed to regulate hormones, enhance ovarian functions, nourish the uterus and increase needed mucus secretion. Classic herbal formulas geared toward male patients improve sperm maturation and increase sperm mortality and morphology.

Whether patients opt for conventional medical treatment or not, acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine provide a natural and safe option for any fertility enhancement program.

Initial Evaluation We consult with couples to analyze the causes of the infertility, review your medical records, and recommend individual treatment plans aimed at improving both male and female factors.

Here are some of the things we look at: Hormonal Balance High FSH levels and irregular hormone levels tend to prevent pregnancy.

The treatment protocols are specifically designed to regulate the functions of our hormone system, therefore influencing some gene expression in the brain. This enhances ovarian function and egg maturation.

Integrative IVF Procedures We work with your Western medicine physician and the treatment you are receiving. We know that Acupuncture before and after IVF procedures reduces the uterine contractions that typically occur with embryo transfer and that may inhibit implantation. Protection of the Embryo Acupuncture increases the blood flow that nourishes the reproductive organs and improves the lining of the uterus. This, in turn, improves implantation and reduces some of the risk of miscarriage.

Male Factors Acupuncture can affect sperm production and quality without causing any changes in behavior and sexual desire, unlike most other treatments. Studies shown acupuncture can significantly increase the quantity of normal sperm and reduce the number of structural defects. Stress Relief Acupuncture helps manage the stress that promotes infertility. Acupuncture stimulates the release of serotonin that works to resolve depression and relieve stress during the ART treatment.

From time to time, we offer the following FREE Integrated Fertility Enhancement Seminars

1. Integrative Approach (Power Point Presentation)

2. Male Factor Improvement (Power Point Presentation)

3. Hormonal Balance

4. Fertility Complications

5. Stress Management

6. Embryo Protection

7. Dietary Supplements

8. Integrative IVF

9. Maternity Support

10. Strengthening the Immune System

Please call for more information and to register for seminars.

"Our integrative treatment greatly increases your chances of having a healthy baby." - Dr. Richard Zeng